chief of police

noun phrase

: the head of the police department

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Bonus points, too, for excellent use of Donal Logue as the hapless chief of police. Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025 Their lawsuit also names Geoffrey Noble, the state police superintendent, and Michael d'Entremont, the chief of police in Dedham, where the courthouse is located. Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2025 The chief of police, the intelligence service and the army showered him with money and munitions, according to the former government officials and militia commanders. Azam Ahmed, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024 Reneau also said that the chief of police recommended the city revoke the security company's license following the incident. Doha Madani, NBC News, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chief of police

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“Chief of police.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chief%20of%20police. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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